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◄ Jonah 1:11►

New International Version
The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?”

New Living Translation
And since the storm was getting worse all the time, they asked him, “What should we do to you to stop this storm?”

English Standard Version
Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?” For the sea grew more and more tempestuous.

Berean Standard Bible
Now the sea was growing worse and worse, so they said to Jonah, “What must we do to you to calm this sea for us?”

King James Bible
Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.

New King James Version
Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you that the sea may be calm for us?”—for the sea was growing more tempestuous.

New American Standard Bible
So they said to him, “What should we do to you so that the sea will become calm for us?”—for the sea was becoming increasingly stormy.

NASB 1995
So they said to him, “What should we do to you that the sea may become calm for us?"— for the sea was becoming increasingly stormy.

NASB 1977
So they said to him, “What should we do to you that the sea may become calm for us?”—for the sea was becoming increasingly stormy.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they said to him, “What should we do to you that the sea may become quiet for us?”—for the sea was becoming increasingly stormy.

Amplified Bible
Then they said to him, “What should we do to you, so that the sea will become calm for us?”—for the sea was becoming more and more violent.

Christian Standard Bible
So they said to him, “What should we do to you so that the sea will calm down for us? ” For the sea was getting worse and worse.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they said to him, “What should we do to you to calm this sea that’s against us?” For the sea was getting worse and worse.

American Standard Version
Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea grew more and more tempestuous.

Contemporary English Version
The storm kept getting worse, until finally the sailors asked him, "What should we do with you to make the sea calm down?"

English Revised Version
Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea grew more and more tempestuous.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The storm was getting worse. So they asked Jonah, "What should we do with you to calm the sea?"

Good News Translation
The storm was getting worse all the time, so the sailors asked him, "What should we do to you to stop the storm?"

International Standard Version
Because the sea was growing more and more stormy, they asked him, "What do we have to do to you so the sea will calm down for us?"

NET Bible
Because the storm was growing worse and worse, they said to him, "What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?"

New Heart English Bible
Then said they to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea grew more and more stormy.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said they to him, What shall we do to thee, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Now the sea was growing worse and worse, so they said to Jonah, “What must we do to you to calm this sea for us?”

World English Bible
Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?” For the sea grew more and more stormy.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And they say to him, “What do we do to you that the sea may cease from us, for the sea is more and more turbulent?”

Young's Literal Translation
And they say unto him, 'What do we do to thee that the sea may cease from us, for the sea is more and more tempestuous?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will say to him, What shall we do to thee and the sea shall subside from you? For the sea went and tossed about.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they said to him: What shall we do to thee, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea flowed and swelled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they said to him, “What are we to do with you, so that the sea will cease for us?” For the sea flowed and swelled.

New American Bible
They asked, “What shall we do with you, that the sea may calm down for us?” For the sea was growing more and more stormy.

New Revised Standard Version
Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?” For the sea was growing more and more tempestuous.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And when he had told them everything, then they said to him, What shall we do to you that the sea may be calm for us? For behold, the sea continues to be more tempestuous against us.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when he showed them, they were saying to him: ‘what shall we do to you and the sea will be still for us, because, behold, the sea is moving and disturbed against us?’

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said they unto him: 'What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us?' for the sea grew more and more tempestuous.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they said to him, What shall we do to thee, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea rose, and lifted its wave exceedingly.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jonah Cast Into the Sea and Swallowed
11Now the sea was growing worse and worse,so they said to Jonah,“What must we do to you to calm this sea for us?”12“Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.”…

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Cross References

Mark 4:39-41
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Matthew 8:25-27
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” / “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Psalm 107:28-30
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. / He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. / They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.

Acts 27:18-20
We were tossed so violently that the next day the men began to jettison the cargo. / On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. / When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.

Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Psalm 65:7
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.

Nahum 1:4
He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts.

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Jeremiah 31:35
Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name:

Job 26:12
By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab.

Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

Matthew 14:32-33
And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. / Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

Acts 27:23-25
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ / So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.

Psalm 93:3-4
The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.

Treasury of Scripture

Then said they to him, What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea worked, and was tempestuous.

What.

1 Samuel 6:2,3
And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the LORD? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place…

2 Samuel 21:1-6
Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered,It is for Saul, and forhis bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites…

2 Samuel 24:11-13
For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying, …

calm unto us.

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Jonah 1

1.Jonah, sent to Nineveh, flees to Tarshish.
4.He is betrayed by a great storm;
11.thrown into the sea;
17.and swallowed by a fish.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Now the sea was growing worse and worse
The worsening sea conditions highlight the severity of the storm sent by God as a direct response to Jonah's disobedience. In biblical context, storms often symbolize divine intervention or judgment (e.g.,Psalm 107:25-29). The escalating storm serves as a physical manifestation of God's displeasure and a call for repentance. The worsening conditions also emphasize the urgency and seriousness of the situation, compelling the sailors to seek a solution.

so they said to Jonah
The sailors, recognizing Jonah as the cause of their predicament, turn to him for guidance. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in the interconnectedness of human actions and divine responses. Jonah's presence on the ship and his earlier admission of fleeing from God (Jonah 1:9-10) make him the focal point of the sailors' inquiry. This moment underscores the theme of accountability and the impact of individual actions on the community.

“What must we do to you to calm this sea for us?”
The sailors' question indicates their desperation and willingness to take drastic measures to appease the divine wrath. It also reflects a common ancient practice of seeking to appease deities through specific actions or sacrifices. This inquiry parallels other biblical instances where individuals seek divine guidance to avert disaster (e.g.,2 Samuel 21:1-14). The question foreshadows Jonah's eventual suggestion to be thrown overboard, which prefigures the concept of substitutionary atonement, a type of Christ's sacrificial death to bring peace between God and humanity.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jonah
A prophet of God who is fleeing from God's command to go to Nineveh. His disobedience leads to a storm at sea.

2.Sailors
The crew on the ship with Jonah, who are caught in the storm and seek a solution to calm the sea.

3.The Sea
Represents the chaos and danger that arises from Jonah's disobedience to God.

4.The Ship
The vessel carrying Jonah and the sailors, symbolizing Jonah's attempt to escape God's presence.

5.The Storm
A divine intervention by God to redirect Jonah back to His will.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty Over Nature
The storm inJonah 1:11 illustrates God's control over creation. Just as He commands the sea, He commands our lives.

Consequences of Disobedience
Jonah's attempt to flee from God results in turmoil not only for himself but also for those around him. Our disobedience can have far-reaching effects.

Seeking God's Guidance in Crisis
The sailors' question to Jonah reflects a search for divine guidance. In times of trouble, we should seek God's wisdom and direction.

Repentance and Responsibility
Jonah's situation calls for repentance and taking responsibility for one's actions. Acknowledging our role in life's storms is the first step toward resolution.

Community Impact of Personal Sin
Jonah's disobedience affects the entire crew, highlighting how personal sin can impact a community. We must consider how our actions influence others.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Jonah 1

Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

Jonah 1:15-16 - Would experienced pagan sailors genuinely convert to worship Yahweh so abruptly after tossing Jonah overboard?

Jonah 1:4 - How plausible is it that a sudden storm was divinely sent precisely to target Jonah's fleeing ship?

Why was Jonah unaware of his right and left?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(11)What shall we.--The prophet would of course know how to appease the God he had displeased.

May be calm unto us.--See margin. The word renderedcalm occurs (Psalm 107:30) of alull after a storm, and inProverbs 26:20 metaphorically, ofpeace after strife.

Wrought, and was tempestuous.--Literally,was going, and being agitated; an idiom rightly explained in the margin. (Comp. a similar idiomGenesis 8:3.)

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 11-16. - § 3.On hearing. Jonah's confession, the sailors appeal to him, as a worshipper of Jehovah, to tell them what to do to him that the storm may cease. He bids them cast him into the sea, which, after some demur and after renewed efforts to escape, they proceed to do. Upon this the storm immediately abates.Verse 11. -What shall we do unto thee? They recognize that the tempest was sent as a judgment on account of Jonah's sin; at the same time, believing him to be a prophet of Jehovah, under whose wrath they were suffering, they ask his advice in this emergency; if it was a crime to receive him, what shall they do to him to expiate the offence and to appease the anger of God?That the sea may be calm unto us; literally,may be silent from upon us, so as no longer to bear down upon us (comp.Mark 4:39).Wrought, and was tempestuous; literally,was going and was tempestuous; Septuagint,Ἐπορεύετο καὶ ἐξήγειρε μᾶλλον κλύδωνα, "The sea was moving and lifting the surge still more;" Vulgate,ibat et intumescebat. That is, according to the Hebrew idiom, "grew more and more tempestuous" (comp.Exodus 19:19;Proverbs 4:18).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Now
כִּ֥י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

the sea
הַיָּ֖ם(hay·yām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220:A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

was growing worse
הוֹלֵ֥ךְ(hō·w·lêḵ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

and worse,
וְסֹעֵֽר׃(wə·sō·‘êr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5590:To rush upon, to toss

so they said
וַיֹּאמְר֤וּ(way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559:To utter, say

to [Jonah],
אֵלָיו֙(’ê·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

“What
מַה־(mah-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100:What?, what!, indefinitely what

must we do
נַּ֣עֲשֶׂה(na·‘ă·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural
Strong's 6213:To do, make

to you
לָּ֔ךְ(lāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

to calm
וְיִשְׁתֹּ֥ק(wə·yiš·tōq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8367:To be quiet

this sea
הַיָּ֖ם(hay·yām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220:A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

for us?”
מֵֽעָלֵ֑ינוּ(mê·‘ā·lê·nū)
Preposition-m | first person common plural
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

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